St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas,O come to us tonight,We’re gathered here to wait for youThis gladsome, merry night.No rods for us are in your sack,So keep them out of sight,For ev’ry day thro’ all the yearWe’ve tried, as children should,To speak the truth and do the right,Be gentle, kind, and good.

St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas,We wait for you to-night,In readiness the sheet we’ve spreadSo smooth upon the floor,To catch the shower of fruits and sweetsWhen you’re within our door.O hasten, hasten, dear old friend,And open wide your pack,For ev’ry year when we’ve been goodWe’re glad to see you back.

St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas,We wait for you tonight,St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas,We welcome you tonight.